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Subject: fantasy.wwe.com smack talk
Posted by: blue hen
- [26957123] Sat, Oct 02, 2004, 02:14
I figured I start a thread for fantasy.wwe.com smack talk, since "Join my league" isn't very descriptive.
After garnering 87 points last night on Smackdown, I'm up to 9th place in the Evolution standings, 5 points ahead of Great One's The Franchise, who is in 10th. There are 76 paid teams in this division, so it's pretty impressive that two gurupies are so high up, but I intend to go even higher with my eight Smackdown superstars wrestling at No Mercy. Most of the teams ahead of me are pretty Raw-centric.
My WWR is 621, and I'm guessing Great One is around 650 or so, but they don't show anyone below the top 500.
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1 | Great One
ID: 1491128 Sat, Oct 02, 2004, 10:12
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I went with an all cheapie roster with a mix of RAW/Smackdown talent... like my strategy so far.
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2 | blue hen
ID: 26957123 Sat, Oct 02, 2004, 15:24
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Clearly, there's no point in getting someone like JBL. I set next week's rosters so I have as many cheap champs as I can.
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3 | blue hen
ID: 353412123 Tue, Oct 05, 2004, 01:08
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Well, the all-Smackdown roster helped. I'm up to #3 in Evolution Standings and #184 wwr.
I'd like to do some roster sampling. I bet Kenzo is the most owned wrestler.
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4 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Thu, Oct 07, 2004, 16:46
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interesting things that have arised...
Question: "Shouldn't the lumberjacks on RAW (10/4) receive 'match points' for participating in the Lumberjack Match?" - Barry, Parts Unknown
Answer: The lumberjacks are not considered participants in the match; they are considered part of the stipulation of the match. For example, a special ringside enforcer is considered a part of the stipulation, not a participant. By "participant" we mean an active wrestler billed in a match. OCTOBER 6, 2004
Question: "Will Gene Snitsky and Kane be awarded foreign object points for offensive weaponry used in their Weapon of Choice Match at Taboo Tuesday?" - Brandon, Parts Unknown
Answer: Snitsky and Kane will not receive foreign object points for the "Weapon of Choice" (either a lead pipe, steel chair or steel chain). That object will be totally legal in the match. Any other object will count for foreign object points, though. Visit the foreign objects section for more information.
Question: "Will Carlito Caribbean Cool receive finishing move points in his debut this week (Week 3)?" - Manu, Parts Unknown
Answer: Carlito won't receive finishing move points until he has established his finisher on television. If his finisher is announced during his SmackDown! debut, then it will be added to the official list for Week 4. He has no finishing move for Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2004
Question: "On Monday Night RAW, Chris Jericho was Superkicked at the end of the match by HBK. Even though it was broken my other means, other people, he still didn't lose to Shawn's pin after his finisher. Will this count for points?" - Bill, Parts Unknown
Answer: The Fantasy Board will give wide latitude to "finishing move kickouts." When a Superstar escapes a pin attempt following a finisher -- even by third-party interference -- points WILL be awarded. Finisher kickouts will include escaping a submission hold, as well. Question: "How do we know what the Finishing Moves are for new or returning Superstars such as Gangrel and Viscera? It is possible that Undertaker can kick out of these?" - Chivas, Parts Unknown
Answer: To register for finisher kickout points, the Superstar MUST be on the WWE Fantasy roster with a listed finishing move. The Undertaker couldn't receive kickout points because Viscera wasn't listed on the roster at the time of the match. The Fantasy Board will add Superstars to the official Fantasy roster as soon as approval is granted from the show's General Manager.
Question: "Do foreign object shots count at any time, or only during a match? What about the tranquilizer dart and the scissors on SmackDown?" - James, Parts Unknown
Answer: Object shots WILL COUNT at any time, so long as the attack hasn't been seen on television before. However, we will only award points for objects that inflict clear physical pain on the opponent. Therefore, the tranquilizer dart WILL get points, but the scissors and electric razor WILL NOT. Third parties (Superstars who interfere during someone else's match) CAN earn points for object shots.
Question: "Can you please explain the difference between a No-Contest and a disqualification?" - Kathy, Parts Unknown
Answer: The referee MUST RULE a match a disqualification in order for the Fantasy Board to officially score the match as such. If there is no winner declared, that's a No-Contest. The Fantasy Board will make every effort to contact the referee for an official ruling if none is given at the area or on television. Keep a constant eye on our "After Further Review" section, where we will post scoring updates based on referees' decisions.
Question: "How do appearance points work with someone who comes out during a match, like when Christian came down during the HBK/Jericho match?" - Jonathan, Syracuse, N.Y.
Answer: Christian would receive one set of appearance points (3 points) for showing up during an ongoing match. He WON'T get extra appearance points if the match goes to commercial.
Question: "Can a champion earn 'retain title' points without winning the match? What if he's disqualified?" - Luke, Connecticut
Answer: Yes. If the champion leaves his match still the champion, it's likely that he will earn "retain title" points. This includes "No-Contest" finishes. A champion WILL receive "retain title" points if he/she gets disqualified. A champion WILL NOT receive points if the match never begins or it's a "Non-Title Match."
Question: "Will you lose your points if you switch Superstars in Week 2?" - Aaron, Parts Unknown
Answer: Prior to the weekly deadline, select your Superstars. Any points earned will stay with you throughout the game. Feel free to switch Superstars for Week 2; you won't lose your accumulated points. However, if you pick up a new Superstar for Week 2, you WILL NOT get his Week 1 points. It's week-to-week.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
Question: "Will I get points every time my Superstar uses his finishing move?" - Arnold, Boston
Answer: No. A finishing move ONLY earns fantasy points when it directly results in a VICTORY (i.e. pinfall, submission).
Question: "What if I own Bubba Ray Dudley, but I don't own D-Von, do I get win points when the Dudleys win a tag team match? What if D-Von made the pin?" - Mark, Lexington, Ky.
Answer: Each member of a tag team receives win points when the team wins a match -- regardless of who scored the pinfall. The same goes for win title/retain title points. You DO NOT have to own both members of a tag team to earn tag match points.
Question: "I have Carlito Caribbean Cool on my roster. Will I get appearance points for his commercials?" - Steve, East Rutherford, NJ
Answer: Pre-recorded, pre-packaged Superstar promotional videos do not earn fantasy appearance points.
Question: "How will finishing move points work during stipulation matches such as a Steel Cage Match?" - Todd, Parts Unknown
Answer: Superstars CAN earn finishing move points in most stipulation matches. If Randy Orton, for example, hits an RKO and then escapes over the top of the Steel Cage, finishing move points WILL be awarded. In this case, the finishing move still led directly to the over-the-top/out-the-door victory.
Question: "Would a victory in a best-of-three falls match on RAW/SD! be considered one win (worth 7 fantasy points) or three wins (worth 21 points)?" - Stephen, Parts Unknown
Answer: A best-of-three falls match on RAW/SD! is still considered one match. A win in this case would be worth 7 points. However, a "series" such as the recent best-of-five series between John Cena and Booker T consists of individual matches over time. Each match can lead to win points.
Question: "At what point is an attempted move considered a finishing move? If Randy Orton tries for the RKO but is pushed away, does that count as a 'finishing move kickout?' If Ric Flair goes for the Figure Four Leglock but is kicked off, does that count?" - Will, New York
Answer: To count toward kickout points, a finishing move must be executed or locked in. Orton would have to hit the RKO, followed by a pin kickout. Flair would have to fully lock in the Figure Four, then have the hold reversed or broken up for "finishing move kickout" points to be awarded.
Question: "I'm getting weird salaries for my Superstars and sometimes points in weeks that haven't even happened yet. Can you tell me why this is?" - Robbie, Oakland, Calif.
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5 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Thu, Oct 07, 2004, 17:27
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I enjoyed this more:
NO POINTS for ...
The "Weapon of Choice" in Taboo Tuesday's match between Snitsky and Kane Tables, ladders and chairs in a "TLC Match" Tables in a "Tables Match" Ladders in a "Ladder Match" Steel cage door, bars and fencing in a "Steel Cage Match" Chamber walls/glass/components in an "Elimination Chamber Match" Cell components in a "Hell in a Cell Match" Flames from an "Inferno Match" The casket in a "Casket Match" The dirt or grave/hole in a "Buried Alive Match" Blindfold in a "Blindfold Match" Bull Rope in a "Texas Bull Rope Match" Anything inside the bar in a "Barroom Brawl Match" Anything in a "Hardcore Match" Anything in a "Street Fight Match" Paddle in a "Paddle on a Pole Match" Pillows in a "Pillow Fight" Gravy/mud/pudding in a "Gravy Bowl," etc., Match Strap in a "Strap Match" Ripped gown/tuxedo in a "Gown" or "Tuxedo Match" Hitting the hearse in No Mercy's "Last Ride Match"
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6 | Mike D Sustainer
ID: 41831612 Fri, Oct 08, 2004, 08:23
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"we will only award points for objects that inflict clear physical pain on the opponent."
You gotta love it.......
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7 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Fri, Oct 08, 2004, 11:26
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Crap. I knew Carlito would be good, but I had no idea he'd win the US Title in his debut! For a cool million he should have been a no-brainer to pick up. Oops. Good to see Cena making him look good, just like Kurt Angle did for Cena a while back.
I picked up Bob Holly because I think he's got a decent chance to score next week, in a hardcore match with JBL. It might be the last match of the night (main event points) and it'll probably use a foreign object or two.
The only guy on my roster I'm unsure about is Luther Reigns. There are a whole bunch of guys (Rosey, Tyson Tomko, Rhyno) who could score and who I don't have. Hmm.
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8 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Fri, Oct 08, 2004, 11:47
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I just realized I DO have Carlito on that squad...
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9 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Fri, Oct 08, 2004, 11:51
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or maybe I didn't. crap... i got Coloned.
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10 | blue hen
ID: 353412123 Sun, Oct 10, 2004, 02:28
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Haha. He got 50 points. Wow. For the minumum. I ditched Luther and Spike and got 5 guys for the minimum. I now have 13 players on my roster. Just hoping someone like Rodney Mack can wrestle on the big program and get a win. That'd be helpful. But as it is, I think it'll be hard to make up points. I'm down to 560 WWR.
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11 | Great One
ID: 26925108 Sun, Oct 10, 2004, 10:26
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ahh... Rodney Mack... tell me about! :)
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12 | blue hen
ID: 353412123 Wed, Oct 13, 2004, 02:23
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Well, the Franchise is moving on up - 4th in Evolution standings after a huge Raw. I only got 14 points (thanks Tyson) and am 9th in Evolution standings. Still not bad, but not where I was.
I see you've got a 10 man roster. That works well. I guess there isn't much reason why Dupree would outscore, say, Grenier, so you got quite a bit of cash out of the deal. It'll be all Raw next week, so I think I have to ditch Jindrak and possibly even Kenzo. Heh.
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13 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Wed, Oct 13, 2004, 09:09
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yeah --- the PPV, good thinking...
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14 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Wed, Oct 13, 2004, 09:36
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I don't understand how some of these guys pick say Kane up for 5 million or whatever when you can mix and match that money for a much better roster.
Carlito Caribbean Cool $1,000,000 0 Gene Snitsky $1,000,000 3 Kenzo Suzuki $2,500,000 0 Mark Jindrak $1,000,000 0 Rob Conway $2,750,000 34 Shelton Benjamin $2,750,000 0 Sylvain Grenier $2,750,000 31 Trish Stratus $2,750,000 28 Tyson Tomko $1,000,000 8 Victoria $2,500,000 3 Totals $20,000,000 107
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15 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Thu, Oct 14x, 2004, 18:38
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Not bad. Taboo Tuesday is pretty rough because you don't know who is going to wrestle. You're putting a lot of faith in Shelton Benjamin (though that might not be a bad idea). I don't think Trish has a match on Tuesday, by the way.
Christy and Gene are musts this week because they both have PPV matches and cost the minimum.
I splurged for Edge this week. He could be huge, getting last match points, match points, and win points on BOTH Monday and Tuesday PLUS he could win the title.
Granted, he could lose Monday and not wrestle Tuesday, which would be a huge swing, but I really don't think they're stupid enough to have Benoit or HBK wrestle HHH at Taboo Tuesday.
I did keep Kenzo and Carlito for potential title defenses on next week's Smackdown.
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16 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Tue, Oct 19, 2004, 14:13
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Well, now I have buyer's remorse. Most of the top teams have a diva (Stacy, Nidia, Victoria) in the slot where I have Kenzo, for about the same price. All the Divas scored last night and should score tonight as well. Kenzo won't match that.
I guessed Edge correctly, but now I'm thinking HHH would have been nice since he'll wrestle the last match and defend a title tonight.
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17 | Species Leader
ID: 07724916 Tue, Oct 19, 2004, 14:28
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Post 4 is hilarious.
I haven't checked this out much. How similar is it to our league? Pretty damned similar? Copyright (if we had 'em) enfringement similar? Roughly similar?
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18 | blue hen
ID: 353412123 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 00:46
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Not very. They have some very minute stats that we would never want to keep track of. Plus they have TSN style rosters, which takes some of the fun out of it. I have, however, enjoyed playing and it would be nice to have a league of buddies playing together.
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19 | Great One
ID: 57941205 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 07:43
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yeah, I never really have a feel for what I score week to week cause of all the little stats like "finisher points" which are so inconsistent...
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20 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 15:43
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The Franchise moves up to WWR 272. Well done, Great One. With 3 guys going Thursday no less...
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21 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 15:52
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maybe I DO like this game! :)
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22 | balls
ID: 48952209 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 15:54
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hey Great One, how did you do on your series 6 test? I used to have that license but got out of that industry after 9/11.
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23 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 16:02
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I failed, but I get to retake it again right before Thanksgiving...
I actually got a 69 and needed a 70 to pass. But thats my luck!
I need a new freakin' job... Blue Hen - any jobs over at ESPN?! I am a great writer!
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24 | balls
ID: 48952209 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 16:05
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I used to think that was my type of luck too. I remember studying my ass off for that test figuring I would get a 69 if I didn't. I ended up up with a score in the mid 80's. You'll get it the next time. Good Luck!
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25 | Great One@Work
ID: 40822239 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 16:07
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Thanks, I need it...
my score of 69 is typical of how my life goes. Hell... I am a Red Sox fan for god sakes... :)
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26 | balls
ID: 48952209 Wed, Oct 20, 2004, 16:12
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LOL...I'm always a Red Sox fan when they play the Yanks.
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27 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 15:19
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Sure, send $500 to blue hen, c/o ESPN, Bristol, CT, 06010 and I'll see it that either you get a job or the money gets spent wisely.
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28 | Great One@Work
ID: 199262112 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 15:54
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thats sounds like a deal to me... what would $1000 get me?
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29 | Bond, James Bond
ID: 189552213 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 16:13
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....a night with Mae Young! ;)
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30 | Species Leader
ID: 07724916 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 18:10
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.....how about the opportunity to powerbomb Mae Young off the ramp into a table?
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31 | Bond, James Bond
ID: 189552213 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 18:33
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...LOL
Speaking of which.....How in the world could an 80ish year old woman survive the multiple "tableings" she received from the Dudley Boyz? To be able to take those and still come back for more? More power to her!
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32 | blue hen
ID: 331038201 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 20:11
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She's like Benoit - pure gold!
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33 | Bond, James Bond
ID: 189552213 Fri, Oct 22, 2004, 20:21
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Hey, isn't that what Mark Henry said? LOL
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34 | blue hen
ID: 331038201 Sat, Oct 23, 2004, 02:15
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Wow, the Franchise is going up and up. I bet he wins the Evolution division.
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35 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Mon, Nov 01, 2004, 13:20
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current deep and balanced roster... some of these main teams have like 5 guys between 4-6 million each. Doesn't make sense to me.
Worked Maven in this week from Victoria.
Superstar Salary Carlito Caribbean Cool $1,000,000 Gene Snitsky $1,000,000 Kenzo Suzuki $2,500,000 Mark Jindrak $1,000,000 Maven $2,500,000 Rob Conway $2,750,000 Shelton Benjamin $2,750,000 Sylvain Grenier $2,750,000 Trish Stratus $2,750,000 Tyson Tomko $1,000,000 Balance $0
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36 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Tue, Nov 02, 2004, 10:47
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with the tag title wins last night I am 51st overall in the entire game. Everyone has Carlito and Jindrak so they don't matter too much, Kenzo needs to step up for me.
Gotta figure out what to do with Tomko - is he out for a while or what?
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37 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Tue, Nov 02, 2004, 14:20
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Ugh, you're now 200 points ahead of me. I'm still 9th in Evolution standings and you're 2nd. Think Heidenreich will win the WWE title on Thursday?
Tomko's gotta be out. Viscera was a "one night only problem solver" last night. I'd probably ditch Tomko for Viscera. But with any luck, Viscera does nothing and Tomko's back next week.
Your lineup is pretty rock solid. You'll need to differentiate to win, but in general I don't think there are many moves you can make.
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38 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Tue, Nov 02, 2004, 14:28
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yeah I think picking up guys like Heidenrich for the PPV will be important.
I wish there were price changes - would make this much more fun.
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39 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Tue, Nov 02, 2004, 16:13
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Yeah. Or limited trades.
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40 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Tue, Nov 02, 2004, 16:20
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didn't even think of that, but thats true...
imagine the kind of sick rosters we could put together with price changes and trades not limited... THAT would be fun.
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41 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Wed, Nov 03, 2004, 14:21
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It's even better in the small season. My biggest problem with SW was always that you could make All-Star teams by the end of the season. By September, callups didn't really make a difference. In an 8-week season, you'd have to concentrate on making money, but also on points.
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42 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Mon, Nov 08, 2004, 10:14
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Wrestler Salary Billy Kidman $2,750,000 Carlito Caribbean Cool $1,000,000 Gene Snitsky $1,000,000 Heidenreich $2,500,000 Lita $2,750,000 Luther Reigns $2,500,000 Mark Jindrak $1,000,000 Maven $2,500,000 Shelton Benjamin $2,750,000 Viscera $1,000,000 Balance $250,000
I figure Lita's going to win the women's title and Kidman might win the cruiserweight (although I think it's Chavo, but then I couldn't afford Viscera). The rest all have Survivor Series matches.
I'm sitting at 8th in Evolution Standings, about 700 overall. Great One is in the top 50 and 2nd in Evolution by about 10 points. This is the final week.
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43 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Mon, Nov 08, 2004, 10:41
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I picked up Christian for 3.5 - assuming he wins the IC title, seems like a good pick from Tomko/Kenzo.
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44 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Mon, Nov 08, 2004, 11:51
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Didn't Shelton just win the title? That was my assumption. Supposedly one of the matches has a mystery man in it, I'm banking on it being Viscera, but I haven't followed that close.
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45 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Mon, Nov 08, 2004, 12:54
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just read something that said an advertised houseshow next month said Christian vs. Y2J for the IC title... not sure how much credence to lend it but figured it was worth a shot.
The ??? member is on Angle's Survivor Series team. I have a gut feeling its gonna be a new big man to offset Big Show - along the lines of Matt Morgan. And perhaps another addition to Angle's group. Who knows - it could just be Spike Dudley! lol...
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46 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Wed, Nov 10, 2004, 14:17
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no show by La Resistance just killed me... I don't think unless Christian wins the IC Title I will win the division.
I expected a title defense this week against somebody since they weren't on the PPV. Ugh. I could have taken the $ and gotten a main eventer like Beniot... figures...
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47 | blue hen
ID: 372102211 Wed, Nov 10, 2004, 15:11
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I almost picked those guys up, but I went a different route. I now have 9 players with Survivor Series matches plus Viscera. Plus, I have 6 wrestlers who might wrestle on Smackdown too (Viscera, Jindrak, Kidman, Carlito, Heidenreich, and Reigns). I doubt I can catch you for 2nd in the division, but I should move up between now and the end.
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48 | Great One@Work
ID: 59946299 Wed, Dec 01, 2004, 12:12
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holy crap, I am 7 WWR overall after monday night... i just picked every cheap guy that was in the rumble and eugene and regal! that worked out... lol...
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49 | blue hen
ID: 353412123 Sat, Dec 04, 2004, 13:45
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Heh, I'm not playing the second season. But awesome.
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